About Babou
We are devoted to showcasing beautiful objects; the unique, the exceptional and the unexpected. Based in New York City, we work with architects, interior designers and private clients around the globe. Babou features European furniture, art and objects from the 17th century through the 1970’s with an emphasis on classic and iconic Italian and French modernist design. You'll find works by the finest 20th century makers and masters, as well as pieces which simply exhibit timelessness, great form and exquisite craftsmanship. Our founder, Catherine McCarthy has been sour...Read More
Featured Pieces
Italian 1940's Leather and Brass Standing Lamp
By Arredoluce
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1040's floor lamp Att. to Arredoluce; the leather wrapped columnar stem with brass banding and articulating brass neck, supported on a brass circular base.
Italy, 1940’s
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Pair of Glass and Brass Lamps, Italy, 1930's
By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fontana Arte table lamps designed by Pietro Chiesa, (1892-1948). The beveled glass column is supported by a brass plinth base, with brass molding surround on the sides. Th...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fontana Arte Italian 1930's Brass and Copper Wall Sconces
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fontana Arte brass and copper wall sconces of the Art Deco period; the shield shaped structure and two extended arms in brass with an overlay of copper leaf decoration and ...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Copper
Italian 1970's Three Panel Bamboo Decorative Screen
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully ornamental handmade three panel bamboo screen; the bamboo held together with brass pins and screen connected via brass hinges. A dramatic way to divide a room or space,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Bamboo
Italian 1970's Bamboo Bar Cart
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's bamboo and wood bar cart with eight bottle holders, large storage basket, supported on two large wheels decorated with wood and ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Pair of Italian Walnut Stools, Italy, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine and elegant Italian walnut stools with cabriole legs and shaped apron. The seats newly upholstered in a European textured cream colored cotton.
Italy, circa 1930
Si...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Stools
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Luigi Fontana Brass Shaped Wall Mirror, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful scalloped shaped and slightly tapered brass wall mirror by the iconic mirror and glass design company Fontana Arte, Milan, circa 1940. The rectangular inset glass panel ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Italian Oval Teak Wall Mirror with Leather Strap, Italy, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oval teak wall mirror with leather strap. A very simple and organic mid-century design.
Italy, circa 1950
Size: 27 1/2" high frame x 38" high with leather strap x 15 1/2...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Leather, Mirror, Teak
Pair of Italian Stone Lions
Located in New York, NY
A charming and whimsical pair of Italian hand-carved stone lions.
Italy, early 20th century
Size: 6" high x 12 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Luigi Caccia Dominioni 'T3 Cavalletto' Walnut Dining Table
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in New York, NY
The 'T3 Cavalletto' Table by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, circa 1947.
This rare and iconic table was designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni in 1947 and produced by Azucena. It f...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian 1970's Gilded Iron and Travertine Console Tables
Located in New York, NY
A stunning pair of Italian gilt iron console tables with travertine tops, of very simple and sleek form with straight legs and stretcher. A wonderful citrine colored glass decorative...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Travertine, Iron
Italian Contemporary Carved Oak Two-Door Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Italian Contemporary artisan made carved oak two-door cabinet, the interior with shelving for great storage. No hardware as to not interrupt the seamless design of the carved wood. I...
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2010s Italian Brutalist Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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